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🗄️ A mysterious Google server Part 3 - One cut at a time

Abstract

Time to make some metal modifications and make room for our final components.

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Angle grinder time

In the next phase of the Google server project, I'm cutting about the metal parts that I don't need. Which are: - The PSU housing - The back of the server

The PSU housing is taking up too much space. And the back of the server is also the IO shield of the motherboard.

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Unlike server cases from some other brands, most components of these Dell Poweredge servers are riveted together. The only solution here for me is to take them apart.

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With some patience and precise cuts, both pieces came out without too much effort.

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Cleaning

To get rid of all metals pieces (and the old dust), I rinsed the chassis and let it dry in the sun. google_server

All ready for the next step: designing the motherboard tray!
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